The Screening Room

The Halloween Video Library

A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

Make bodies from barrels

StiltbeastStudios walks through a roughly two-hour build that transforms a standard 55-gallon blue plastic drum into a full-size standing Halloween figure. A wig head, mask, fake hands, clothing, and footwear are assembled onto the barrel using zip ties and black duct tape, then finished with spray paint to distress the base and add realism. The result is a large-scale, eye-catching display piece that elevates any outdoor Halloween setup. No specialized tools or advanced skills are required, making this an accessible project for decorators of any experience level.

StiltbeastStudios· 37,830 views

18:55

DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

hanging cage prop

StiltbeastStudios walks through turning a standard 55-gallon barrel into a Hocus Pocus-inspired hanging cage prop in a manageable three-to-four-hour build. The finished piece is designed to be suspended from trees or displayed inside a haunted house for dramatic seasonal atmosphere. The project relies on accessible materials and straightforward techniques, making it approachable for most skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 76,704 views

Building a Spaceship in our Garage - we make the final changes to our spaceship set!

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Set Design

Building a Spaceship in our Garage - we make the final changes to our spaceship set!

Creative Geekery documents the final round of upgrades to their garage-built spaceship set in preparation for shooting a low-budget sci-fi film. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at how hobbyist filmmakers can construct convincing sci-fi environments on a tight budget. Viewers see the creative problem-solving and finishing touches that bring the set to a camera-ready state.

Creative Geekery· 1,021 views

Rustic Pallet Pumpkin tutorial and the ruined paper towel holder

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DIY PropsBeginner

Rustic Pallet Pumpkin tutorial and the ruined paper towel holder

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a charming rustic pallet pumpkin — a simple, beginner-friendly Halloween and fall décor project. The build was inspired by a bit of spousal guilt after a previous milk-jug-skull project accidentally damaged a paper towel holder. The finished piece has a shabby-chic aesthetic that works equally well as Halloween or general autumn décor.

Monster Tutorials· 2,988 views

21:16

DIY PropsIntermediate

Making Prop Radio equipment

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of fake radio equipment props designed to fill out and authenticate a haunted attraction scene. The build concept is deliberately versatile, with the same approach transferable to lab equipment, control rooms, or other technical environments. The tutorial focuses on achieving a convincing, scene-appropriate look without the need for real functional gear.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,633 views